つかまる

捕 まる

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be caught, to be arrested
    usu. 捕まる

  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to hold on to, to grasp
    usu. 掴まる
    word usually written using kana alone

    • つり革につかまりなさい。電車がすぐ動き出すだろうから。
      Hold on to the strap. The train will start to move soon.
    • 私は彼の手にしっかりとつかまった。
      I held fast to his hand.

  3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to find (e.g. proof), to get (e.g. a taxi)
    word usually written using kana alone

  4. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be detained by
    word usually written using kana alone